Join Our Team as a Mechanic/Shop Manager at Draft & Flow!
We are looking for a passionate, skilled bike mechanic ready to take on a new challenge in beautiful Highland Perthshire. Join us as Draft & Flow’s first key hire and enjoy a generous salary of £27,000 for a 32‑hour week with flexible working hours.
This unique opportunity blends technical expertise with people skills to help shape the future of our workshop. Read on and get in touch!
About Draft & Flow
Draft & Flow Community Cycle Workshop in Aberfeldy is a Community Interest Company (CIC) with a simple mission: get people on bikes & keep them riding. Our workshop is a welcoming, accessible space where we not only fix bikes but also empower the community through workshops. You’ll work on everything from brand‑new e‑bikes to well‑loved classic commuters, all while building a stronger, healthier community on two wheels.
Draft & Flow is an equal‑opportunity employer. Applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform high‑quality bike repairs & servicing on a wide range of bicycles, including standard and e‑bikes, with a focus on efficiency.
- Manage the workshop schedule and workflow to ensure the shop is open during optimal hours.
- Maintain and service the fleet of e‑bikes for hire.
- Run the point‑of‑sale system and manage inventory.
- Collect and record data to measure our social and community impact.
- Maintain a welcoming and tidy workshop environment.
- Train and mentor the current apprentice, helping to develop the next generation of mechanics.
- Collaborate with Directors and volunteers to grow the workshop, allowing you to focus on core operations while support staff handle bookkeeping, accounting, events, and other tasks.
What We’re Looking For
- Cytech Level 2 (or equivalent) in bicycle maintenance, or relatable experience in a professional bike shop.
- Experience with e‑bike maintenance, including common systems such as Bosch, Shimano, and others.
- Familiarity with bike‑shop management software.
- A friendly, customer‑focused attitude with a desire to help people from all backgrounds.
- A proactive, organised approach to work.
- A passion for cycling and community.
What We Offer
- Fully equipped workshop with all necessary tools and parts, plus distributor accounts for a steady flow of customers.
- Scottish Living Wage Employer – fair compensation and wages.
- Supportive environment with Directors and a dedicated team of volunteers.
- Access to amazing riding – Aberfeldy offers incredible road and mountain biking in Scotland.
- The chance to make a difference by building a hub for the local cycling community.
Compensation & Working Conditions
- Flexible working hours – 32 hours over four or five days per week, including one weekend day.
- Deals on bikes, parts, and accessories.
- Continued education for bike maintenance.
- Funded position guaranteed for 1 year, with the opportunity to continue based on performance.
To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you’d be a great fit for our team to careers@draftandflow.com. Please submit CVs by the close of Dec 5, 2025.